Report by fashion blogger Disney Rollergirl
Hand-daubed gowns at Kinder, Magic Marker bows at Antoni & Alison, customised shoes at Eun Jeong and Veryta [see right], spray-painted crop sweatshirts at Louise Gray, do we smell an emerging trend? Some of London’s designers have taken a step back from the super-slick cocktail dress beat and found time to play – with customised shoes a clear leader on the trend-o-meter. “There is definitely a return to 1980s self-styling and DIY, and I think that comes from designers wanting the reassurance that comes with surrounding yourself with the nostalgia of perceived better days,” says the original cut-and-paste queen, Caryn Franklin. “These designers have entered the market at a competitive time and now they’re able to play a bit.” It’s certainly playful with more than a whiff of rebellious punk thrown in. Let’s face it, nothing can tone down the polish on a posh frock better than a bit of creative styling, a roll of gaffer tape and a spray can or two.
